Big stamp duty and tax changes for Victoria investors and businesses.

Big stamp duty and tax changes for Victoria investors and businesses.

  There are three main areas of significant change: Transition from stamp duty to annual property tax for commercial and industrial property. This will apply to commercial and industrial properties acquired on or after 1 July 2024. (existing owners of properties...
ATO takes hard line on in-house asset rules

ATO takes hard line on in-house asset rules

A recent announcement from the ATO on in-house asset rules has left many in the auditing sector stunned, claims a leading adviser. . Chris Levy, founder of Aquila Super, said during a recent auditor discussion group session, the ATO “dropped a bombshell” by clarifying...
Retirement is not just about dollars

Retirement is not just about dollars

A life-cycle consultant has revealed only two in five retirees admit to being happier once they stopped working, prompting him to issue a reminder that achieving a satisfactory retirement goes well beyond how much money a person has saved in their superannuation fund....
How to budget using the 50/30/20 method

How to budget using the 50/30/20 method

This is a great strategy for anyone who wants an easy and structured budgeting method. . To achieve our financial goals, we need to know where our money is going. This is why having a budget is so important. What’s even more important is to find a budget that matches...
Teaching children about the value of money

Teaching children about the value of money

Transferring money to children can be one of the most valuable financial steps parents can take.   . Most of us would have heard the old saying – probably from our parents – that “money doesn’t grow on trees”. In other words, rather than being freely available, money...
Investment and economic outlook, October 2023

Investment and economic outlook, October 2023

The peak drag on consumption caused by European Central Bank (ECB) monetary policy will likely occur in the first two quarters of 2024, according to Vanguard research. . It will be an important development in a region where consumption accounts for 50%–55% of economic...
Unfair Terms in a Standard Form Contract

Unfair Terms in a Standard Form Contract

As a business owner, you probably enter into contracts every day. Contracts are crucial as they document and govern the relationship between your business and various parties. It is common to offer the parties you interact with the same or similar contracts. These are...